Lauren Kemp
Cocoa
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented ESOL Professional with over 9 years of experience in multilingual education. Expert in managing state and federal compliance, overseeing ELL committee proceedings, and implementing data-driven instructional strategies. Proven track record of bridging communication gaps between schools and diverse families while ensuring 100% accuracy in student record auditing and state reporting. Dedicated Kindergarten Team Lead with over 19 years of experience in early childhood education. Expert in driving academic excellence through collaborative lesson planning, data-driven instruction, and teacher mentorship. Proven ability to oversee school-wide operations, lead extracurricular programs, and foster a positive school culture for students, staff, and families.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
ESOL Contact / Coordinator
Sculptor Charter School
08.2017 - Current
- Program Compliance: Manage the academic files and legal documentation for English Language Learners, ensuring 100% compliance with district and state regulations.
- Testing Coordination: Serve as the Lead Test Coordinator for annual WIDA ACCESS assessments, including scheduling, proctoring, and data analysis for school-wide placement.
- Committee Leadership: Chair ELL Committee meetings to discuss student placement, retention, and reclassification; collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators.
- Teacher Advocacy: Provide ongoing consultation to 40+ mainstream teachers on implementing required accommodations and instructional modifications.
- Data Management: Utilize Imagine Language and Learning and FOCUS to track student progress, monitor exited students for two years, and generate reports for district audits.
Classroom Teacher
Sculptor Charter School
08.2006 - Current
- Instructional Delivery: Developed and executed rigorous, standards-based lessons for students.
- Student Growth: Achieved an average of [X]% increase in student English proficiency scores within one academic year through targeted small-group intervention.
- Curriculum Development: Adapted core curriculum materials using SIOP model strategies to make content accessible while maintaining high academic expectations.
- Parent Engagement: Facilitated monthly 'Parent Leadership Council' meetings to involve non-English speaking families in school decision-making and community resources.
Education
Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida
Skills
- Compliance: WIDA/ACCESS Testing, ELL Folder Auditing, State Mandate Adherence
- Leadership: ELL Committee Chair, Teacher Mentorship, Professional Development Facilitation
- Technology: FOCUS, Canvas, Imagine Language and Learning, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Scheduling and calendar management
Certification
- State Professional Educator Certificate: Elementary Education - Grades K-6
- ESOL Endorsement
- Reading Endorsement
Timeline
ESOL Contact / Coordinator
Sculptor Charter School
08.2017 - Current
Classroom Teacher
Sculptor Charter School
08.2006 - Current
Bachelors Degree - Elementary Education
University of Central Florida